
Private Mexico City Cooking Class with Award Winning Chefs
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Is Private Mexico City Cooking Class with Award Winning Chefs worth booking?
Private Mexico City Cooking Class with Award Winning Chefs is a 4-hour experience in Mexico City, Mexico, from $49 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (10)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $49 per person
Discover modern Mexican cuisine during a private cooking class in Mexico City hosted in a beautiful family home in the upscale San Ángel neighborhood. Join award-winning chefs Marina and Geraldine for a hands-on culinary
What you get
- Local alcohol
- Private cooking class in a Mexico City home with award-winning chefs
- Home-cooked Mexican meal
About this experience
Discover modern Mexican cuisine during a private cooking class in Mexico City hosted in a beautiful family home in the upscale San Ángel neighborhood. Join award-winning chefs Marina and Geraldine for a hands-on culinary experience where you'll learn to prepare contemporary versions of traditional Mexican dishes using fresh local ingredients. Learn to make dishes such as Mexican sopes with chorizo and quesadillas before sitting down to enjoy the meal you helped prepare, served with dessert and local drinks in a relaxed home setting. - Private cooking class in a beautiful San Ángel home - Learn authentic Mexican recipes - Make dishes such as sopes, salsas and quesadillas - Enjoy the meal you helped prepare with dessert and local drinks - Gain insight into Mexican culinary traditions and techniques - Upgrade to include a guided visit to a local Mexican market - Learn to style your plates
What's included
Included
- Local alcohol
- Private cooking class in a Mexico City home with award-winning chefs
- Home-cooked Mexican meal
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Mexico City
Please meet Marina and Geraldine at their home in the San Ángel neighborhood of Mexico City. Please refer to the “Before You Go” section of your voucher for the exact address, as the information above only includes the neighborhood and not the precise meeting location.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please meet Marina and Geraldine at their home in the San Ángel neighborhood of Mexico City. Please refer to the “Before You Go” section of your voucher for the exact address, as the information above only includes the neighborhood and not the precise meeting location.
Options you can book
Cooking Class + Dinner
Market tour + Cooking + Dinner
Market Tour + Cooking + Lunch
Cooking Class + Lunch
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Traveling Spoon
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please note: this is not a professional cooking class, rather than an experience to visit an authentic, local home to meet a local person and share the culture and cuisine together.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
9 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
10 verified traveler reviews for Private Mexico City Cooking Class with Award Winning Chefs. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great Culinary and Cultural Experience
My wife and I had a wonderful culinary experience with Mariana at Geraldine's stunning home in the lovely San Angel area. Mariana took us through the local food market where we picked up a few items then went back to the home to prepare lunch and dine together -- all the while learning about our hosts and the area. The food and the entire experience was great. Highly recommend.
via Tripadvisor
Highlight of our visit to Mexico City!
What an informative and fun class! Geraldine and Marianna were kind, warm, funny and so knowledgeable. They graciously shared Mexican culinary (& cultural) history with us while we strolled to their local market and introduced us to many local delicacies. A final stop at their neighborhood panaderia was (literally!) icing on the cake. Then the real fun began…rolling up our sleeves and donning aprons to make salsa and sopes while learning more about Mexican ingredients and their seasons. Our class was capped off with a delicious lunch in the garden. A memorable day, indeed!
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful, welcoming, and informative
We had a great experience with Mariana and Geraldine. They welcomed us to their beautiful home in San Angel and we had an informative tour of the local Mercado before returning to their place to cook and eat the meal. They shared lots of insights about Mexican history and cuisine, and the meal was delicious!
via Tripadvisor
Welcoming dinner experience
Mariana, Geraldine and assistants were welcoming and very knowledgeable. Unfortunately we arrived late due to traffic and didn't have time to do the market tour. However, We enjoyed learning about and helping to make the traditional salsa, sopes, rice and cochinita pibal. the best part was enjoining the meal together outside and chatting about Mexican culture and our travels. Everything was delicious and capped off with Geraldine's extraordinaryl flan.
via Tripadvisor
A Lovely Experience
It was lovely to be hosted by such a friendly pair in such a lovely home. It was truly a family meal!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $49 to $125
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 71
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Mexico City Cooking Class with Award Winning Chefs: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Mexico City.
How much does Private Mexico City Cooking Class with Award Winning Chefs cost?
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Prices start at $49 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Mexico City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Mexico City Cooking Class with Award Winning Chefs take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Mexico City is not rushed.
Is Private Mexico City Cooking Class with Award Winning Chefs worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 10 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Mexico City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Mexico City Cooking Class with Award Winning Chefs?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Mexico City Cooking Class with Award Winning Chefs suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Mexico City Cooking Class with Award Winning Chefs?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Mexico City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Mexico City and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Mexico City Cooking Class with Award Winning Chefs start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Mexico City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Mexico City?
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On Outty we rank every Mexico City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Walk, Markets & Churros, Local Foodie Adventure CDMX: Tacos & more with Sherpa Food Tours, Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Tastings & Drinks. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Mexico City?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Mexico City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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